The eco-tourism trend
It all started with a little bit of green living.Recycling more, filling up an aluminum water bottle instead of buying up new ones. And then it turned into eco-tourism. And the trend is taking over the entire map of the world.
Now there is the International Eco-tourism Society, or TIES, which puts all of the resources in one great place on their website.
Here is a little more information about eco-tourism, questions answered.
What is eco-tourism?
According to TIES, their definition is:
“”Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” (TIES, 1990)
TIES also provide the principles of Eco-tourism on their website. The principles are:
* Minimize impact.
* Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
* Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
* Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
* Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people.
* Raise sensitivity to host countries’ political, environmental, and social climate.
Where is eco-tourism available?
Eco-tourism is available on the entire map of the world, including the Unites States in places like the Florida Keys and more exotic places like Brazil.
If you think eco-tourism is only for the rich, you are wrong, the TIES website offers links to find great eco-tourism travel deals.
Eco-tourism is a great way to put your green living into action in every part of your life. It is refreshing that people now can live their life according to the principles they believe in even when they are on vacation now. The future of eco-tourism looks bright, with residents of the United States and the world becoming more aware of what effects the planet and climate change.
So next time you want to get away, consider the effects your trip has the environment and the world map and United States map.
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